ATI LPN 1432 Medical Surgical Nursing Proctored Exam 2

A nurse is reinforcing education with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has been experiencing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is explaining the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which statement accurately describes the cause of Type 1 diabetes mellitus?

A client with SIADH is being monitored for complications. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a sign of worsening condition?

A client has decreased cardiac output due to impaired heart muscle function. Which layer of the heart is most directly affected?

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about risk factors for developing pericarditis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

A client with suspected diabetes insipidus reports excessive thirst and frequent urination. Which additional finding should the nurse expect?

A client is diagnosed with a disorder affecting hormone production, resulting in changes in metabolism and growth. Which primary function of the endocrine system is most directly affected?

Which laboratory finding is most consistent with the fluid imbalance seen in diabetes insipidus?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse reinforce?

A client presents for a wellness visit. Which finding places the client at highest risk for developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply. (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is collecting data on a client who has valvular heart disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate? (Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is delegating care for a group of four clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?

A client with atrial fibrillation is being evaluated for complications. Which condition is the nurse's priority concern?

A client with untreated hyperthyroidism develops a thyroid storm. Which complication should the nurse monitor for most closely?

A client with untreated hyperthyroidism presents with a sudden onset of symptoms. Which finding should the nurse recognize as indicative of thyroid storm?

A client is admitted with suspected diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral venous disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of peripheral venous disease?

A client is diagnosed with central diabetes insipidus related to decreased antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about hypothyroidism. Which of the following potentially fatal conditions associated with hypothyroidism will the nurse include?

A nurse is assessing an adult client at rest. Which heart rate finding should the nurse recognize as within normal limits?

A nurse is providing care for a client who is postoperative for removal of a pituitary tumor. Which of the following priority developments should the nurse anticipate?

Which intervention should the nurse implement first to prevent complications in a client with SIADH?

Which random blood glucose level is indicative of hyperglycemia in an adult client?

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.) Enter your answer _____ mL